I have not lost a pound since January. I have been drinking when I eat so I am eating more. I have not gained any weight, just stayed the same. Does anyone else have this problem? I know I am still struggling with food in my head. I am not hungry,I just want food. How do you deal with not drinking when you eat? I am feeling like a failure! I feel like I am loosing the battle and at this rate I am gonna fail. Please someone help me! :help:

Hang in there sister!

When I was first banded I just didn't have anything at the table when I ate...if it's not there you won't be tempted.

Also I tell my patients if you are eating more than a cup of food at a time you need a fill.

Also try and stay away from "squishy" foods. They slide right through your stoma and those types of foods tend to be high calories as well so they all up your calories and don't keep you satisfied very long.

Good luck!...Don't beat yourself up!!

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Thanks for the responses. I have good restriction, when I do not drink, I can eat maybe 4 or 5 bites and I am done. Its a mental thing I know. I just have to be more careful. I still just miss food and eating in general I guess. I just think in 8 months I should have lost more, but I am not gonna give up!! Thanks again to both of you!